LIKING WHO YOU ARE By Durrell Dixon | Faith-Based Personal Development Coach & Christian Psychology Advocate Liking Yourself is Biblical That’s Not Pride—It’s Obedience. Let’s clear something up: liking yourself is not pride—it’s obedience. Pride says, “I don’t need God.” But biblical self-acceptance says, “I agree with who God says I am.” Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:4 : “Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.” To “test” means to examine and confirm alignment with God’s standard, not the one you or the world have made up. When you do that, you’re not boasting in ego—you’re affirming the truth of your identity in Christ. That’s not arrogance—it’s obedience. Why This Matters for Mental Health Psychology affirms what Scripture already teaches. Healthy self-acceptance is not optional—it’s essential. Researchers call this a self-determined identity : knowing your worth isn’t defined by comparison or perf...
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